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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.42, 599.09 and 277.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.42, 599.09 and 277.38 is: 416.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.42 : 599.09 = 277.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.42/599.09 = 277.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.42x = 599.09 × 277.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.42x = 166,174.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,174.20/399.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.04

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